John Peabody Harrington (1884-1961) was a linguist and ethnologist. His career spanned over forty years, dedicating his research
to studying Native American languages and cultures across the western United States. Collection includes notes created by
John Peabody Harrington during the early 20th Century that are primarily related to the Gabrielino and Luiseño Indians of
Southern California. The collection also includes research notebooks on Gabrielino Indians created by Bernice Johnston for
her book
California's Gabrielino Indians, published by the Southwest Museum in 1962.

Background

John Peabody Harrington (1884-1961) was a linguist and ethnologist. His career spanned over forty years, dedicating his research
to studying Native American languages and cultures pertaining to tribes across the western United States.
The Handbook of North American Indians states that Gabrielino lands spanned across the Los Angeles basin and portions of the Santa Monica Mountains. This territory
also extended along the Pacific coastline from Topanga Creek, in the north, to about Aliso Creek in the south, and most likely
included the coastal islands of San Clemente, San Nicolas, and Santa Catalina.

Extent

1.5 Linear feet
(1 box)

Restrictions

Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry National Center. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts
must be submitted in writing to the Autry Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry National Center
as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must
also be obtained by the reader.

Availability

Collection is open for research. Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit http://theautry.org/research/research-rules-and-application
or contact library staff at rroom@theautry.org.